Fig. 8.22 Purging
7. Make a sample print.
8. Repeat the purge procedure if the print is improved but still poor. If purging is not sufficient, refer
then the prime procedure in subsection 8.5.2.
8.5.2 Priming the printhead
When the printhead or ink tubes contain air bubbles or the printhead nozzles are clogged, the ink system
needs to be primed.
1. Touch the Pause mode button to abort the print process.
2. Put on protection gloves and use safety goggles for personal protection.
3. Rotate, if necessary, the printhead housing to the horizontal position (Fig. 8.23).
Fig. 8.23 Printhead housing at horizontal position
4. Fit the prime bulb to the opening of the vent knob (Fig. 8.24) of the ink reservoir.